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Staff Change at Star 98.7
- Thread starter calguy
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> Changes starting at Star. Afternoon Driver Bradley did his
> last shift at Star on Friday(3-31). What's next?
>
Get rid of the "morning show", I would hope. It's too bad CC burned their bridges with Rick Dees... then again, I guess they still aren't too good at looking at the big picture.
> last shift at Star on Friday(3-31). What's next?
>
Get rid of the "morning show", I would hope. It's too bad CC burned their bridges with Rick Dees... then again, I guess they still aren't too good at looking at the big picture.
Recipe for Fixing Star 98.7: Staff Change
Rick Dees could possibly still be in play. While I fully expect KXOL to announce soon that he is their new AM driver, I think KYSR is the logical home for him musically. The entire station is at risk of being deleted, and I think much of the problem stems from their simply awful morning show. Jamie has got to go. She has been the one constant there during the entire slide. Just as KLSX has lost share since Howard left, KYSR can GAIN share once Jamie leaves (is pushed) and that goes for the rest of the "stench" that accompanies her on that show. Jamie is simple too negative in aura for the station. Let her go back to Denver where they apparently liked her.
Then again, I have heard that KYSR bills well, which should be reason enough to attempt a salvage effort. I have posted before how impressed I am with their PD, Mike Marino's track record, but I gotta tell you, I am still waiting to see his fingerprints show up on KYSR. Hey Mike - now is not the time to take it slow with Star, rather re-make it ASAP into LA's version of Mix 94.1 in Las Vegas. Hit the street, promo like mad, break new music on a regular basis, get a strong morning show team that exudes warmth, and all the other elements that have been your trademarks.
> > Changes starting at Star. Afternoon Driver Bradley did
> > his last shift at Star on Friday(3-31). What's next?
>
> Get rid of the "morning show", I would hope. It's too bad
> CC burned their bridges with Rick Dees... then again, I
> guess they still aren't too good at looking at the big
> picture.<P ID="signature">______________
Peace is the word, and the Voice of the Peace is THE station, 24 hours a day. (Tribute to the VOP 1540 which broadcast for 20 years in the Eastern Mediterranean)</P>
Rick Dees could possibly still be in play. While I fully expect KXOL to announce soon that he is their new AM driver, I think KYSR is the logical home for him musically. The entire station is at risk of being deleted, and I think much of the problem stems from their simply awful morning show. Jamie has got to go. She has been the one constant there during the entire slide. Just as KLSX has lost share since Howard left, KYSR can GAIN share once Jamie leaves (is pushed) and that goes for the rest of the "stench" that accompanies her on that show. Jamie is simple too negative in aura for the station. Let her go back to Denver where they apparently liked her.
Then again, I have heard that KYSR bills well, which should be reason enough to attempt a salvage effort. I have posted before how impressed I am with their PD, Mike Marino's track record, but I gotta tell you, I am still waiting to see his fingerprints show up on KYSR. Hey Mike - now is not the time to take it slow with Star, rather re-make it ASAP into LA's version of Mix 94.1 in Las Vegas. Hit the street, promo like mad, break new music on a regular basis, get a strong morning show team that exudes warmth, and all the other elements that have been your trademarks.
> > Changes starting at Star. Afternoon Driver Bradley did
> > his last shift at Star on Friday(3-31). What's next?
>
> Get rid of the "morning show", I would hope. It's too bad
> CC burned their bridges with Rick Dees... then again, I
> guess they still aren't too good at looking at the big
> picture.
<P ID="signature">______________Peace is the word, and the Voice of the Peace is THE station, 24 hours a day. (Tribute to the VOP 1540 which broadcast for 20 years in the Eastern Mediterranean)</P>
K
KMRichards
Guest
Re: Recipe for Fixing Star 98.7: Staff Change
> Rick Dees could possibly still be in play. While I fully
> expect KXOL to announce soon that he is their new AM driver,
> I think KYSR is the logical home for him musically.
Do you honestly believe Rick would go back to work for Clear Channel after the way they treated him at the end?
I, for one, don't.<P ID="signature">______________
</P>
> Rick Dees could possibly still be in play. While I fully
> expect KXOL to announce soon that he is their new AM driver,
> I think KYSR is the logical home for him musically.
Do you honestly believe Rick would go back to work for Clear Channel after the way they treated him at the end?
I, for one, don't.<P ID="signature">______________
</P>
M
mostb1
Guest
Re: Recipe for Fixing Star 98.7: Staff Change
> > Rick Dees could possibly still be in play. While I fully
> > expect KXOL to announce soon that he is their new AM
> driver,
> > I think KYSR is the logical home for him musically.
>
> Do you honestly believe Rick would go back to work for Clear
> Channel after the way they treated him at the end?
>
> I, for one, don't.
>
The question is not if Rick Dees would go back to work for Clear Channel [of course he would even with as much as he hates them], the question is would Clear Channel under current management want him. The answer to that is a huge no.
Rick hinted on the Ktla Morning News about a week ago that he's got something in the works for mornings soon. But he won't get as sweet a deal as he passed up [for krth].
> > Rick Dees could possibly still be in play. While I fully
> > expect KXOL to announce soon that he is their new AM
> driver,
> > I think KYSR is the logical home for him musically.
>
> Do you honestly believe Rick would go back to work for Clear
> Channel after the way they treated him at the end?
>
> I, for one, don't.
>
The question is not if Rick Dees would go back to work for Clear Channel [of course he would even with as much as he hates them], the question is would Clear Channel under current management want him. The answer to that is a huge no.
Rick hinted on the Ktla Morning News about a week ago that he's got something in the works for mornings soon. But he won't get as sweet a deal as he passed up [for krth].
Re: Recipe for Fixing Star 98.7: Staff Change
> > > Rick Dees could possibly still be in play. While I fully
>
> > > expect KXOL to announce soon that he is their new AM
> > driver,
> > > I think KYSR is the logical home for him musically.
> >
> > Do you honestly believe Rick would go back to work for
> Clear
> > Channel after the way they treated him at the end?
> >
> > I, for one, don't.
> >
>
> The question is not if Rick Dees would go back to work for
> Clear Channel [of course he would even with as much as he
> hates them], the question is would Clear Channel under
> current management want him. The answer to that is a huge
> no.
>
> Rick hinted on the Ktla Morning News about a week ago that
> he's got something in the works for mornings soon. But he
> won't get as sweet a deal as he passed up [for krth].
>
Star is stuck in the mid 1's. Truth is - the pop music that is key for this format is on an uptick right now - so they could - under the current music cycle - move it more current - especially since KIIS won't play these big hits (Blunt, Powter, etc.). But what is it then - a 2 share?
I agree that Dees would be a good choice - and he is a train wreck for KXOL.
> > > Rick Dees could possibly still be in play. While I fully
>
> > > expect KXOL to announce soon that he is their new AM
> > driver,
> > > I think KYSR is the logical home for him musically.
> >
> > Do you honestly believe Rick would go back to work for
> Clear
> > Channel after the way they treated him at the end?
> >
> > I, for one, don't.
> >
>
> The question is not if Rick Dees would go back to work for
> Clear Channel [of course he would even with as much as he
> hates them], the question is would Clear Channel under
> current management want him. The answer to that is a huge
> no.
>
> Rick hinted on the Ktla Morning News about a week ago that
> he's got something in the works for mornings soon. But he
> won't get as sweet a deal as he passed up [for krth].
>
Star is stuck in the mid 1's. Truth is - the pop music that is key for this format is on an uptick right now - so they could - under the current music cycle - move it more current - especially since KIIS won't play these big hits (Blunt, Powter, etc.). But what is it then - a 2 share?
I agree that Dees would be a good choice - and he is a train wreck for KXOL.
Re: Recipe for Fixing Star 98.7: Staff Change
> > Rick hinted on the Ktla Morning News about a week ago that
>
> > he's got something in the works for mornings soon. But he
> > won't get as sweet a deal as he passed up [for krth].
> >
>
> Star is stuck in the mid 1's. Truth is - the pop music that
> is key for this format is on an uptick right now - so they
> could - under the current music cycle - move it more current
> - especially since KIIS won't play these big hits (Blunt,
> Powter, etc.). But what is it then - a 2 share?
>
> I agree that Dees would be a good choice - and he is a train
> wreck for KXOL.
>
First off, there isn't a snowballs chance in hell that CC would
bring in Dees for Star. Rick wants his usual fee and Star has been
cutting the budget, not increasing it. Jaime is awful, but for some
reason she's a survivor. Her salary exceeds the rest of the staff
combined, but cutting her would be tough. I think she has friends
in high places, like San Antonio.
I would look for Star to go in the direction of KROQ.
For the moment you'll probably see a bigger role for Richard Blade
and the return of Lisa Foxx in PM Drive. If Dees is going anywhere,
it's not back to Clear Channel. I'd look to KRTH, still possible there,
or KXOL is even a possibilty, with Jack being a distant destination.
Man, how did Dees even get into this thread. Some people just can't
leave him out...
> > Rick hinted on the Ktla Morning News about a week ago that
>
> > he's got something in the works for mornings soon. But he
> > won't get as sweet a deal as he passed up [for krth].
> >
>
> Star is stuck in the mid 1's. Truth is - the pop music that
> is key for this format is on an uptick right now - so they
> could - under the current music cycle - move it more current
> - especially since KIIS won't play these big hits (Blunt,
> Powter, etc.). But what is it then - a 2 share?
>
> I agree that Dees would be a good choice - and he is a train
> wreck for KXOL.
>
First off, there isn't a snowballs chance in hell that CC would
bring in Dees for Star. Rick wants his usual fee and Star has been
cutting the budget, not increasing it. Jaime is awful, but for some
reason she's a survivor. Her salary exceeds the rest of the staff
combined, but cutting her would be tough. I think she has friends
in high places, like San Antonio.
I would look for Star to go in the direction of KROQ.
For the moment you'll probably see a bigger role for Richard Blade
and the return of Lisa Foxx in PM Drive. If Dees is going anywhere,
it's not back to Clear Channel. I'd look to KRTH, still possible there,
or KXOL is even a possibilty, with Jack being a distant destination.
Man, how did Dees even get into this thread. Some people just can't
leave him out...
M
mostb1
Guest
Re: Recipe for Fixing Star 98.7: Staff Change
> > > Rick hinted on the Ktla Morning News about a week ago
> that
> >
> > > he's got something in the works for mornings soon. But
> he
> > > won't get as sweet a deal as he passed up [for krth].
> > >
> >
> > Star is stuck in the mid 1's. Truth is - the pop music
> that
> > is key for this format is on an uptick right now - so they
>
> > could - under the current music cycle - move it more
> current
> > - especially since KIIS won't play these big hits (Blunt,
> > Powter, etc.). But what is it then - a 2 share?
> >
> > I agree that Dees would be a good choice - and he is a
> train
> > wreck for KXOL.
> >
> First off, there isn't a snowballs chance in hell that CC
> would
> bring in Dees for Star. Rick wants his usual fee and Star
> has been
> cutting the budget, not increasing it. Jaime is awful, but
> for some
> reason she's a survivor. Her salary exceeds the rest of the
> staff
> combined, but cutting her would be tough. I think she has
> friends
> in high places, like San Antonio.
>
> I would look for Star to go in the direction of KROQ.
> For the moment you'll probably see a bigger role for Richard
> Blade
> and the return of Lisa Foxx in PM Drive. If Dees is going
> anywhere,
> it's not back to Clear Channel. I'd look to KRTH, still
> possible there,
> or KXOL is even a possibilty, with Jack being a distant
> destination.
>
> Man, how did Dees even get into this thread. Some people
> just can't
> leave him out...
>
Jamie won't be coming back after maternity leave. They hate her.
Dees isn't going to krth. Think KXOL and his national show for reasons why.
> > > Rick hinted on the Ktla Morning News about a week ago
> that
> >
> > > he's got something in the works for mornings soon. But
> he
> > > won't get as sweet a deal as he passed up [for krth].
> > >
> >
> > Star is stuck in the mid 1's. Truth is - the pop music
> that
> > is key for this format is on an uptick right now - so they
>
> > could - under the current music cycle - move it more
> current
> > - especially since KIIS won't play these big hits (Blunt,
> > Powter, etc.). But what is it then - a 2 share?
> >
> > I agree that Dees would be a good choice - and he is a
> train
> > wreck for KXOL.
> >
> First off, there isn't a snowballs chance in hell that CC
> would
> bring in Dees for Star. Rick wants his usual fee and Star
> has been
> cutting the budget, not increasing it. Jaime is awful, but
> for some
> reason she's a survivor. Her salary exceeds the rest of the
> staff
> combined, but cutting her would be tough. I think she has
> friends
> in high places, like San Antonio.
>
> I would look for Star to go in the direction of KROQ.
> For the moment you'll probably see a bigger role for Richard
> Blade
> and the return of Lisa Foxx in PM Drive. If Dees is going
> anywhere,
> it's not back to Clear Channel. I'd look to KRTH, still
> possible there,
> or KXOL is even a possibilty, with Jack being a distant
> destination.
>
> Man, how did Dees even get into this thread. Some people
> just can't
> leave him out...
>
Jamie won't be coming back after maternity leave. They hate her.
Dees isn't going to krth. Think KXOL and his national show for reasons why.
Re: Recipe for Fixing Star 98.7: Staff Change
> Jamie won't be coming back after maternity leave. They hate
> her.
>
> Dees isn't going to krth. Think KXOL and his national show
> for reasons why.
>
True, she's disliked by a lot of people there, but like I said
before, she's still got a chance to stay thanks to her contacts
high up in the company. I personally hate her act, and I think
that it's over with here in LA.
Dees would sound great at KRTH, and you're probably right, he's
not going there. All KXOL needs to do is pony up most of the
company assets to get Dees, his price is pretty high. But I truly
doubt he's right for KXOL. He's still the best fit for K-Earth.<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by calguy on 04/02/06 02:05 AM.</FONT></P>
> Jamie won't be coming back after maternity leave. They hate
> her.
>
> Dees isn't going to krth. Think KXOL and his national show
> for reasons why.
>
True, she's disliked by a lot of people there, but like I said
before, she's still got a chance to stay thanks to her contacts
high up in the company. I personally hate her act, and I think
that it's over with here in LA.
Dees would sound great at KRTH, and you're probably right, he's
not going there. All KXOL needs to do is pony up most of the
company assets to get Dees, his price is pretty high. But I truly
doubt he's right for KXOL. He's still the best fit for K-Earth.<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by calguy on 04/02/06 02:05 AM.</FONT></P>
Re: Recipe for Fixing Star 98.7: Staff Change
>
> I agree that Dees would be a good choice - and he is a train
> wreck for KXOL.
Agreed. The Sunday show is a gimmick, mostly for advertiser credibility. Dees has no cred among 12-24 year old Spanish dominant Hispancis, the core of KXOL. Most have no clue who he is... he's just an old white dude.
No chance on him being on KXOL in mornings. He would relate to that audience like the Pope would relate at a wiccan meeting.
>
>
> I agree that Dees would be a good choice - and he is a train
> wreck for KXOL.
Agreed. The Sunday show is a gimmick, mostly for advertiser credibility. Dees has no cred among 12-24 year old Spanish dominant Hispancis, the core of KXOL. Most have no clue who he is... he's just an old white dude.
No chance on him being on KXOL in mornings. He would relate to that audience like the Pope would relate at a wiccan meeting.
>
K
KMRichards
Guest
Here's an interesting thought to kick around ...
> I would look for Star to go in the direction of KROQ.
Okay, we all pretty much agreed that the flip of KDL to Indie was "influenced" by Clear Channel's JSA, is it possible that Star will go deeper into Alternative and try to kill 103.1 off?
> For the moment you'll probably see a bigger role for Richard
> Blade
> and the return of Lisa Foxx in PM Drive.
Unless Star goes all-80s, I don't see Richard having more of a role than present. Returning Lisa to afternoons sounds like a good idea ... I guess we'll see on Monday who's in that shift.<P ID="signature">______________
</P>
> I would look for Star to go in the direction of KROQ.
Okay, we all pretty much agreed that the flip of KDL to Indie was "influenced" by Clear Channel's JSA, is it possible that Star will go deeper into Alternative and try to kill 103.1 off?
> For the moment you'll probably see a bigger role for Richard
> Blade
> and the return of Lisa Foxx in PM Drive.
Unless Star goes all-80s, I don't see Richard having more of a role than present. Returning Lisa to afternoons sounds like a good idea ... I guess we'll see on Monday who's in that shift.<P ID="signature">______________
</P>
Re: Recipe for Fixing Star 98.7: Staff Change
> > Jamie won't be coming back after maternity leave. They
> hate
> > her.
> >
> > Dees isn't going to krth. Think KXOL and his national show
>
> > for reasons why.
> >
> True, she's disliked by a lot of people there, but like I
> said
> before, she's still got a chance to stay thanks to her
> contacts
> high up in the company. I personally hate her act, and I
> think
> that it's over with here in LA.
>
> Dees would sound great at KRTH, and you're probably right,
> he's
> not going there. All KXOL needs to do is pony up most of
> the
> company assets to get Dees, his price is pretty high. But I
> truly
> doubt he's right for KXOL. He's still the best fit for
> K-Earth.
KYSR could keep a lot of cume and help the cluster share if it went more male and more Alternative - not necessarily directly against KROQ. "Indie" seems to have lost a lot the last few months. If they were 'Alternative Lite' it could be a good move..
> > Jamie won't be coming back after maternity leave. They
> hate
> > her.
> >
> > Dees isn't going to krth. Think KXOL and his national show
>
> > for reasons why.
> >
> True, she's disliked by a lot of people there, but like I
> said
> before, she's still got a chance to stay thanks to her
> contacts
> high up in the company. I personally hate her act, and I
> think
> that it's over with here in LA.
>
> Dees would sound great at KRTH, and you're probably right,
> he's
> not going there. All KXOL needs to do is pony up most of
> the
> company assets to get Dees, his price is pretty high. But I
> truly
> doubt he's right for KXOL. He's still the best fit for
> K-Earth.
KYSR could keep a lot of cume and help the cluster share if it went more male and more Alternative - not necessarily directly against KROQ. "Indie" seems to have lost a lot the last few months. If they were 'Alternative Lite' it could be a good move..
Re: Here's an interesting thought to kick around ...
> > I would look for Star to go in the direction of KROQ.
>
> Okay, we all pretty much agreed that the flip of KDL to
> Indie was "influenced" by Clear Channel's JSA, is it
> possible that Star will go deeper into Alternative and try
> to kill 103.1 off?
>
> > For the moment you'll probably see a bigger role for
> > Richard Blade and the return of Lisa Foxx in PM Drive.
>
> Unless Star goes all-80s, I don't see Richard having more of
> a role than present. Returning Lisa to afternoons sounds
> like a good idea ... I guess we'll see on Monday who's in
> that shift.
>
Going after Indie could be good, if the research shows that the
format can get the support from the part of LA's population that
likes that type of sound.
I really think Lisa will be doing PM Drive. Don't typecast Blade
too quickly. He's good, and I think he's more than just 80's,
but we'll see on Monday at least part of what's going on.
I don't think the impending changes will happen that fast...
> > I would look for Star to go in the direction of KROQ.
>
> Okay, we all pretty much agreed that the flip of KDL to
> Indie was "influenced" by Clear Channel's JSA, is it
> possible that Star will go deeper into Alternative and try
> to kill 103.1 off?
>
> > For the moment you'll probably see a bigger role for
> > Richard Blade and the return of Lisa Foxx in PM Drive.
>
> Unless Star goes all-80s, I don't see Richard having more of
> a role than present. Returning Lisa to afternoons sounds
> like a good idea ... I guess we'll see on Monday who's in
> that shift.
>
Going after Indie could be good, if the research shows that the
format can get the support from the part of LA's population that
likes that type of sound.
I really think Lisa will be doing PM Drive. Don't typecast Blade
too quickly. He's good, and I think he's more than just 80's,
but we'll see on Monday at least part of what's going on.
I don't think the impending changes will happen that fast...
Re: Here's an interesting thought to kick around ...
Star may have it's problems right now, but if you think they need to be worried about killing off Indie, you're way off base. Star doesn't need to know that Indie even exists.
> > > I would look for Star to go in the direction of KROQ.
> >
> > Okay, we all pretty much agreed that the flip of KDL to
> > Indie was "influenced" by Clear Channel's JSA, is it
> > possible that Star will go deeper into Alternative and try
>
> > to kill 103.1 off?
> >
> > > For the moment you'll probably see a bigger role for
> > > Richard Blade and the return of Lisa Foxx in PM Drive.
> >
> > Unless Star goes all-80s, I don't see Richard having more
> of
> > a role than present. Returning Lisa to afternoons sounds
> > like a good idea ... I guess we'll see on Monday who's in
> > that shift.
> >
> Going after Indie could be good, if the research shows that
> the
> format can get the support from the part of LA's population
> that
> likes that type of sound.
>
> I really think Lisa will be doing PM Drive. Don't typecast
> Blade
> too quickly. He's good, and I think he's more than just
> 80's,
> but we'll see on Monday at least part of what's going on.
> I don't think the impending changes will happen that fast...
>
Star may have it's problems right now, but if you think they need to be worried about killing off Indie, you're way off base. Star doesn't need to know that Indie even exists.
> > > I would look for Star to go in the direction of KROQ.
> >
> > Okay, we all pretty much agreed that the flip of KDL to
> > Indie was "influenced" by Clear Channel's JSA, is it
> > possible that Star will go deeper into Alternative and try
>
> > to kill 103.1 off?
> >
> > > For the moment you'll probably see a bigger role for
> > > Richard Blade and the return of Lisa Foxx in PM Drive.
> >
> > Unless Star goes all-80s, I don't see Richard having more
> of
> > a role than present. Returning Lisa to afternoons sounds
> > like a good idea ... I guess we'll see on Monday who's in
> > that shift.
> >
> Going after Indie could be good, if the research shows that
> the
> format can get the support from the part of LA's population
> that
> likes that type of sound.
>
> I really think Lisa will be doing PM Drive. Don't typecast
> Blade
> too quickly. He's good, and I think he's more than just
> 80's,
> but we'll see on Monday at least part of what's going on.
> I don't think the impending changes will happen that fast...
>
K
KMRichards
Guest
Re: Here's an interesting thought to kick around ...
> Don't typecast Blade
> too quickly. He's good, and I think he's more than just 80's,
I think he already <u>is</u> typecast:
1. His primary presence on Star is hosting the Saturday night "Totally 80s".
2. He is very identified with KROQ during the "Roq of the 80s" days.
3. His nationwide affiliation with the Sirius New Wave channel creates a "retro" image.
4. Those 6 CDs with his name on them back up all of the above.
Don't get me wrong. I still hold Blade in high regard. I just don't think he would be seen as credible by CC for any current-based format.
> but we'll see on Monday at least part of what's going on.
> I don't think the impending changes will happen that fast...
Well, none of us can be sure that work hasn't been going on outside of the CC Burbank facility. I have done format flips in the past where no one other than the management knew what was coming, simply because we did all the pre-launch work from a different location. <P ID="signature">______________
</P>
> Don't typecast Blade
> too quickly. He's good, and I think he's more than just 80's,
I think he already <u>is</u> typecast:
1. His primary presence on Star is hosting the Saturday night "Totally 80s".
2. He is very identified with KROQ during the "Roq of the 80s" days.
3. His nationwide affiliation with the Sirius New Wave channel creates a "retro" image.
4. Those 6 CDs with his name on them back up all of the above.
Don't get me wrong. I still hold Blade in high regard. I just don't think he would be seen as credible by CC for any current-based format.
> but we'll see on Monday at least part of what's going on.
> I don't think the impending changes will happen that fast...
Well, none of us can be sure that work hasn't been going on outside of the CC Burbank facility. I have done format flips in the past where no one other than the management knew what was coming, simply because we did all the pre-launch work from a different location. <P ID="signature">______________
</P>
K
KMRichards
Guest
Re: Here's an interesting thought to kick around ...
> Star may have it's problems right now, but if you think they
> need to be worried about killing off Indie, you're way off
> base. Star doesn't need to know that Indie even exists.
Well, CC has done more, shall we say, "interesting" and unforeseen moves in the past.
I only brought it up since they were somewhat responsible for Indie's existence in the first place, and they obviously can sell an Alternative format along with the rest of the cluster (they already proved that during the JSA).
A more Alternative-flavored Star, with the right currents, could fill a nice niche between KIIS and KBIG.<P ID="signature">______________
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> Star may have it's problems right now, but if you think they
> need to be worried about killing off Indie, you're way off
> base. Star doesn't need to know that Indie even exists.
Well, CC has done more, shall we say, "interesting" and unforeseen moves in the past.
I only brought it up since they were somewhat responsible for Indie's existence in the first place, and they obviously can sell an Alternative format along with the rest of the cluster (they already proved that during the JSA).
A more Alternative-flavored Star, with the right currents, could fill a nice niche between KIIS and KBIG.<P ID="signature">______________
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Re: Here's an interesting thought to kick around ...
> > Star may have it's problems right now, but if you think
> they
> > need to be worried about killing off Indie, you're way off
>
> > base. Star doesn't need to know that Indie even exists.
>
> Well, CC has done more, shall we say, "interesting" and
> unforeseen moves in the past.
>
> I only brought it up since they were somewhat responsible
> for Indie's existence in the first place, and they obviously
> can sell an Alternative format along with the rest of the
> cluster (they already proved that during the JSA).
>
> A more Alternative-flavored Star, with the right currents,
> could fill a nice niche between KIIS and KBIG.
>
I think you are right ... And, it would probably boost KBIG's numbers if KYSR went away - but hurt KROQ and grow CC's cluster share.
> > Star may have it's problems right now, but if you think
> they
> > need to be worried about killing off Indie, you're way off
>
> > base. Star doesn't need to know that Indie even exists.
>
> Well, CC has done more, shall we say, "interesting" and
> unforeseen moves in the past.
>
> I only brought it up since they were somewhat responsible
> for Indie's existence in the first place, and they obviously
> can sell an Alternative format along with the rest of the
> cluster (they already proved that during the JSA).
>
> A more Alternative-flavored Star, with the right currents,
> could fill a nice niche between KIIS and KBIG.
>
I think you are right ... And, it would probably boost KBIG's numbers if KYSR went away - but hurt KROQ and grow CC's cluster share.
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He may not have been the greatest talent but it is undeniable that he has become one of the most talked about in radio since the vh1 show
Bring BAck Bonaduce..
He may not have been the greatest talent but it is undeniable that he has become one of the most talked about in radio since the vh1 show
Re: Here's an interesting thought to kick around ...
> > Don't typecast Blade too quickly.
> > He's good, and I think he's more than just 80's.
>
> I think he already is typecast:
>
> 1. His primary presence on Star is hosting the Saturday
> night "Totally 80s".
> 2. He is very identified with KROQ during the "Roq of the
> 80s" days.
> 3. His nationwide affiliation with the Sirius New Wave
> channel creates a "retro" image.
> 4. Those 6 CDs with his name on them back up all of the
> above.
>
> Don't get me wrong. I still hold Blade in high regard. I
> just don't think he would be seen as credible by CC for any
> current-based format.
>
> > but we'll see on Monday at least part of what's going on.
> > I don't think the impending changes will happen that
> > fast...
>
> Well, none of us can be sure that work hasn't been going on
> outside of the CC Burbank facility. I have done format
> flips in the past where no one other than the management
> knew what was coming, simply because we did all the
> pre-launch work from a different location.
>
True, I've been part of format flips that were handled from
outside as well, so it's something that could happen that way.
I think a flip will happen at Star, and soon.
As for Blade, well, I've been typcast myself, but someone took
a chance and I've been able to prove that I can be versatile, so
it is possible...
> > Don't typecast Blade too quickly.
> > He's good, and I think he's more than just 80's.
>
> I think he already is typecast:
>
> 1. His primary presence on Star is hosting the Saturday
> night "Totally 80s".
> 2. He is very identified with KROQ during the "Roq of the
> 80s" days.
> 3. His nationwide affiliation with the Sirius New Wave
> channel creates a "retro" image.
> 4. Those 6 CDs with his name on them back up all of the
> above.
>
> Don't get me wrong. I still hold Blade in high regard. I
> just don't think he would be seen as credible by CC for any
> current-based format.
>
> > but we'll see on Monday at least part of what's going on.
> > I don't think the impending changes will happen that
> > fast...
>
> Well, none of us can be sure that work hasn't been going on
> outside of the CC Burbank facility. I have done format
> flips in the past where no one other than the management
> knew what was coming, simply because we did all the
> pre-launch work from a different location.
>
True, I've been part of format flips that were handled from
outside as well, so it's something that could happen that way.
I think a flip will happen at Star, and soon.
As for Blade, well, I've been typcast myself, but someone took
a chance and I've been able to prove that I can be versatile, so
it is possible...
Re: Recipe for Fixing Star 98.7: Staff Change
If what I've read before is true that creating Jack pulled listeners from KROQ but that they are marketed together so the combo does better in the long run, why not create a KTU dance type station, even if it pulls from KIIS, they could be marketed together like Jack/KROQ.
If what I've read before is true that creating Jack pulled listeners from KROQ but that they are marketed together so the combo does better in the long run, why not create a KTU dance type station, even if it pulls from KIIS, they could be marketed together like Jack/KROQ.
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